ᐅ How to bring natural light into a staircase?

Hello,

we have planned a staircase (new build). Unfortunately, so far the staircase only has artificial lighting on the upper floor. I was thinking of installing a roof window at that spot in the roof.

My architect suggests using a light tube instead.

Does anyone have experience with this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these solutions?

Best regards
Roger

Good evening Roger,

Shadowblues schrieb:

We planned a staircase (new build). Unfortunately, the staircase has only artificial lighting on the upper floor so far. I was thinking of installing a roof window at that spot in the roof upstairs.

Ventilation can be done electrically... but how do you clean it?

Shadowblues schrieb:

My architect suggests using a light tube.
Does anyone have experience with that? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these solutions?

That’s a good idea; we install those a lot.

There are no real disadvantages, and it provides natural light during the day; in the evening you need to use the light switch anyway. In terms of cost, it’s not more expensive than a double casement window.

Best regards, Bauexperte

So the double casement window would be at a standard height, meaning it can be operated by hand in the usual way... and it would also be cleaned normally.

If the price is the same, how is the insulation value?

Regards
Roger

Modern double casement windows meet current insulation standards!
Lighttube as well!

That doesn’t really help with making a decision.

Regards,
Roger

Then listen to what the architect says.
A light tube does not allow for manual ventilation, whereas double-hung windows do.